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The faces of some of those on board the Airbus 320

Germanwings crash: Victims' remains land in Duesseldorf

Lufthansa sent the coffins by cargo plane on Tuesday night from Marseille. Elmar Giemulla, a lawyer for some of the families, said the arrival of the remains would give relatives "closure". Co-pilot Andreas Lubitz is believed to have...

Correspondent 10 June 2015

I told you so

Staff Writer 10 June 2015

Thank you Mr Blatter; so long

Blatter is a strong willed gentleman who has stood through all the pressures and calls for him to resign; and his announcement that he would step down left many with more questions than answers. Why now? What could have changed since he said he is...

Thuso Palai 10 June 2015

Asylum nights to unearth hip hop talent

The event dubbed Asylum Nights is the brainchild of rappers, Thabo ‘Touch’ Rantao and Samora ‘Monorac’ Nthobatsang, which debuted on Monday. Before the finale each performer has two minutes to ascertain their contention for...

Sharon Mathala 10 June 2015

Gaone�s Kopisa features in international charts

The house track sung in Kalanga, is receiving massive airplay in different radio stations around the continent and in Europe. “The track debuted at number four on BBC radio 1xtra’s DNA top 5,” the 26-year-old told Showbiz. Apart...

Dumisani Ncube 10 June 2015

Maitisong hosts popular Cinderella fairy tale

It is one of the greatest fairy tales of all time that the Maru-a-Pula theatre has given a pantomime treatment. “Stunning costumes, shimmering staging and magical music bring this classic tale to life. Set in ancient Egypt in the Kingdom of...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 10 June 2015

Two more units are running at the power plant

Four units back on stream at Morupule B

Speaking at the Capital Resource sector conference in Gaborone yesterday, Minister of Minerals Energy and Water Resources Kitso Mokaila said the problematic boilers at the Chinese-built power station would constantly undergo repairs over the next 10...

Brian Benza 10 June 2015

Air Botswana Aircraft.PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Air Botswana, Puma Energy collaborate

Last week, Puma Energy deployed two A-1 jet-refuellers with respective capacities of 65,000 litres and 20,000 litres at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA), which are said to be effective and efficient than the older ones. On the other...

Pauline Dikuelo | 10 June 2015

Duo sentenced for possession of gvt trophy

The sentences were wholly suspended for three years on condition that they do not commit any offence. In addition, they were each fined P2,000 payable within seven days failing which they shall each serve one year in prison. The men were...

Lebogang Mosikare | 10 June 2015

Yes, crack the whip on imprudent drinkers

Such places do not include your house and the beer hall. The police concern is legitimate. People who offend against the law are in most cases binge drinkers. Binge drinking and irresponsible behaviour are Siamese twins and neither should be...

Mmegi Editor | 10 June 2015

Agrochemicals could harm users-MoA

The MoA’s Registrar of Agrochemicals, Loitseng Sebetwane revealed this during the full council meeting at Tonota Sub-District Council when addressing councillors. Sebetwane said that agrochemicals are pesticides, fungicides, acaricides,...

Pini Bothoko | 10 June 2015

Lenatetshapuo leo le fapositswe

Tiro e, e dirwa ke lekalana la boipelego, le le ka fa tlase ga khansele. Bana ba fiwa dijo, diaparo le paka ya sekole. Nako nngwe go a tle go nne le selelo sa gore bana ba, ga ba bone tse di ba tshwanetseng sentle. Go twe, dilwana tse, di diega go...

Sebofo Motshwane 10 June 2015

The creation of poverty is the best way of creating wealth

This does not only apply to us as people; it also applies to a community of nations. Some years past in our parliament when our government introduced the idea of poverty eradication, Hon Mmoloki Raletobana raised notified parliament that...

Richard Moleofe 10 June 2015

Father denies impregnating daughter, despite DNA tests

The state alleges that the father committed the offence in October 2008 at Newsstands location here. Mmegi is not naming the father in order to protect the alleged victim. Making his final submissions on Friday, the accused reiterated his previous...

Lebogang Mosikare | 10 June 2015

Financial crisis offers important lessons � Batshu

Addressing the 104th Session of the International Labour Conference this morning, Batshu said the weak and uneven recovery of employment and labour markets call for patience and resilience on the part of Governments and the social partners. He said...

Correspondent 10 June 2015

US ambassador to Botswana Earl Miller with John Mackenzie School students. Pic Boikobo Kanego

US ambassador motivates excelling JMS students

Miller encouraged the John Mackenzie School (JMS) students who are all in high school to continue working hard in order to reach their aspirations. The students Leah Pretorious, Tjanana Deurwaarder, Emmanuel Ramogaladi, and Leone Michael took part...

Faith Siako 10 June 2015

Indecent behaivour is twinned to binge drinking

Police take battle to drinkers in prohibited areas

Police Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Christopher Mbulawa said via a press release yesterday that the police would now enforce a harsh regimen to ensure offenders stayed off places not designated as drinking spots. “We have observed that...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 10 June 2015

MoA faces difficulties finding market for FMD affected cattle

PAC had asked the MoA permanent secretary Dr Micus Chimbombi how far the country was in trying to control the FMD and if the ministry was able to find a market for FMD affected area products (meat and cattle). The MPs asked Chimbombi why his...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 10 June 2015

BTU meets Khama

The purpose of the meeting was to talk about issues of overtime, levels of operation amongst others, BTU president Johannes Tshukudu said. “I confirm that we had a meeting with the president. We had requested to meet him last of last week and...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 June 2015

Debswana gives UB P1.2 million to develop animal vaccines

These diseases that are endemic and normally attack ruminants are Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), Rabies and Pestes des Tetits Ruminants (PPR). The project, funded by Debswana to the tune of P1.2 million for a three year period, is being conducted in...

Correspondent 10 June 2015

Impending teaching council to whip teachers into line

The legislation, which will be deliberated in the forthcoming winter Parliament, will establish the Botswana Teaching Council (BOTECO), to regulate the teaching profession in its entirety; tackle indiscipline and ensure stakeholders uphold high...

Baboki Kayawe 10 June 2015

BCA targets Selebi-Phikwe teachers

The training course is meant to upskill primary school teachers on the rules of the game and particularly improve their officiating knowledge. The teachers are mostly used to officiate in age group tournaments as well as Botswana Primary...

Correspondent 10 June 2015

Waiting game: TASC hope Satmos retains Premier League status

Satmos hold key to TASC�s survival

Satmos and Notwane are expected to face each other in Serowe in a winner-takes-all clash. The winner is guaranteed Premier League stay, while the loser relegates. The ‘Tango Boys’ as TASC are widely known, were relegated from the First...

Chakalisa Dube | 10 June 2015

Nato is better, but door open: Butker says Galenamotlhale might get CHAN opportunity

Butler defends Galenamotlhale�s omission

The player was named the Player of the Season as well as the Supporters’ Player of the Season at beMOBILE Premier League awards over the weekend. Butler acknowledged that Galenamotlhale was a good player, but explained his absence was...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 10 June 2015

BDF commander Gaolathe Galebotswe.PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Lack of debate hinders security policy formulation-BDF Commander

Commander of Botswana Defence Force Lieutenant General Gaolatlhe Galebotswe told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) further that many people do not fully understand the subject of security and they view or limit it only to security agencies such as...

Bame Piet 10 June 2015

Young Ponatshego aims for the karate stars

He carries the perfect towering frame, which often delivers devastating karate kicks on the mat. Born on July 9, 1997 in Molepolole, Ponatshego’s journey to karate stardom began at the age of four. His brother, Sensei Christopher...

Calistus Kolantsho | 10 June 2015

Botswana comes second at Little Miss Universe

The 13-year-old came second after South Africa got first position. Third position went to Tatarstan. Baleseng outshone 38 other contestants from across the world to be crowned first princess. Director and founder of Little Miss Universe...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 10 June 2015

Not going to Serowe: Notwane maintains it will not travel to Seroweto face Satmos

Notwane goes to court

BPL rejects postponement request The match is scheduled for the Serowe Sports Complex this afternoon. At the time of going to press, the matter was still underway at the Gaborone High Court. Meanwhile, Notwane chairman, Arnold Somolokae...

Mompati Tlhankane | 10 June 2015

Kgosi Lotlamoreng II bids Barolong farewell

Mmegi is reliably informed that Lotlamoreng has already started consulting the royal family, his uncles and dikgosana on the matter. While some of the uncles are said to be apprehensive, he is said to be receiving all round...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 June 2015

BURS struggles to monitor taxation of car importers

Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Finance and development Planning, Solomon Sekwakwa told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday that despite continuous raids on imported car dealers, there are still instances where BURS laws are...

Isaac Pinielo 10 June 2015

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